This Face book business adds a whole new dimension to life. I don’t think I have ever been wished a happy birthday by so many.

The morning began bright and early with cards from the Spiritual Formation Group members and a cherry and apple kuchen. Before the group meeting was over, my Sister Gayle called and sang happy birthday to me. There were more cards in the mail, in addition to a few yesterday. We had no special plans, except, of course, some ice cream from Baskin and Robbins late this afternoon — but then every day is an ice cream day.

The last three days have been pretty active ones. On Monday, after Bath Aide Zandra came, Mary Ann’s friend Jeanne came, brought lunch and then spent the afternoon. Mary Ann had some time out outside in the beautiful weather. During that time, I ran errands, including a trip to see Dr. Tim about manipulating my back to help with the consequences of Saturday night’s challenges with Mary Ann’s fainting. Volunteer Patrice came to spend the evening with Mary Ann. I combined a few errands with some time sitting in what had been a favorite spot for quiet time. The area has changed and it seemed to have become everyone’s favorite place to drive through.

On Tuesday, Mary Ann did well in Bible Study. We picked up pizza slices for Mary Ann to eat for lunch, then went to see Doug and Marikay for haircuts. It had been so long that he needed to use hedge trimmers to cut my hair! We always enjoy the conversation with those two. We share a love of the outdoors and wildlife. Following the haircuts we went right to the grocery store. I marvel at how much we buy just to feed the two of us.

Volunteer Shari came for the evening. After a couple of little errands, I spent time again parked in the beautiful spot nearby. For some reason there was very little traffic that evening. It was a beautiful night and a wonderful experience. A CD of choral music titled “Shakespeare in Song” by the Phoenix Bach Choir provided stimulating and exciting choral music, lifting my spirit.

This morning toward the end of our group time, Bath Aide Zandra came. Mary Ann was still in bed and asleep when Zandra arrived. Later in the morning, Hospice Nurse Emily came for her weekly visit. Then Volunteer Cynthia came for two and a half hours, followed by Volunteer Rebecca who stayed another two and a half hours.

During Cynthia’s time with Mary Ann, she did the ironing!!! God is good! So is Cynthia! Also during that time Sheila, who does landscaping for folks in the area came by to do her every two week clean up. She did some clean up on the waterfall to tide us over until Brad comes by for the official spring refreshing of the plantings.

During Rebecca’s time with Mary Ann, I got a major errand run, all the useful remnants of the clean up taken to Good Will. Then came supper, followed by ice cream, followed by Mary Ann going to bed. Doug and Marikay stopped by to deliver some salmon they had smoked for us and to see the new sun room.

Both of our Kids, Lisa and Micah made their Happy Birthday calls. All in all, it has been a pretty good three days for both of us. Last night when I sat down to write a post, I fell asleep at the computer. I decided I needed to get to bed.

Now that I mention it, my head has been bobbing as I have been sitting here writing this. Thanks to all who sent cards or Face Book greetings. It made the day a very special one.

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